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Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02751.18 Author/Creator: Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863 Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 January 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 42 cm Order a Copy

He had diarrhea but drank some gum tree bark and is feeling better now. They caught some freshwater lobsters. There is a rumor that Vicksburg was taken by their forces but no one really believes it. He shot his gun on a Sunday and feels guilty about it.

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